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Basic Electricity

Basic Electricity. Al Penney VO1NO. Chapter 2. The Structure of Matter. All matter is composed of Atoms. Atoms consist of: Neutrons; Protons; and Electrons Over 100 different atoms. These are called Elements. Atoms.

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Basic Electricity

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  1. Basic Electricity Al Penney VO1NO Chapter 2

  2. The Structure of Matter • All matter is composed of Atoms. • Atoms consist of: • Neutrons; • Protons; and • Electrons • Over 100 different atoms. • These are called Elements.

  3. Atoms • Electrostatic Attraction holds the negative electrons in place around the positive protons. • Electrostatic Repulsion causes like-charged particles to repel each other. • Strong Nuclear Force holds the Protons and Neutrons together in the nucleus. • Atoms can: • Lose electrons, becoming positively charged; or • Gain electrons, becoming negatively charged.

  4. Molecules • Electrically neutral group of two or more atoms. • Held together by chemical bonds.

  5. Valence Electrons

  6. Conductors vs Insulators!

  7. Conductors • Relatively easy to dislodge outer valence electron, allowing electric current to flow easily. • Most metals are good conductors. • Best conductors are: • Silver • Copper • Aluminum • Gold is actually not a great conductor, but won’t corrode.

  8. Copper Atom

  9. Electric Current Electric current is the flow of electrons through a conductor.

  10. Insulators • Valence electrons are hard to dislodge, and so electric current cannot flow easily. • Typical insulators include: • Glass • Rubber • Most plastics • Teflon • Ceramics

  11. Some Definitions • A single electron has too small a charge for practical purposes. • The coulomb is defined as the charge of 6.28 x 1018 electrons. • The coulomb is used in the definition of the ampere…

  12. Ampere • Unit of electric current i.e.: the rate of flow of electrons in a conductor. • 1 ampere = flow of 1 coulomb/second. • Ampere abbreviated “A”. • Current abbreviated “I”, e.g.: I = 5A.

  13. Ampere • Current measured using Ammeters. • Milliamperes (mA) = 1/1,000 amperes. • Microamperes (μA) = 1/1,000,000 amperes.

  14. Conventional Current • Electron flow is negative to positive. • Conventional Current is positive to negative.

  15. Voltage • Valence electrons held in place by electrostatic force. • For current to flow, work must be done to make electrons move. • The work done to put an electric charge on a body by adding electrons is measured in Volts. • Also known as Electromotive Force (EMF) and Potential Difference.

  16. Voltage • Think of voltage as the “pressure” that pushes electrons through a conductor. Lower pressure = lower voltage Higher pressure = higher voltage

  17. Voltage • Electric Potential Difference between two points. • 1 Volt = 1 Joule / Coulomb • Symbol is “E” e.g.: E = 5V • Typical voltages: • Alkaline cell: 1.5 volts DC • Car battery: 12.6 volts DC • Household outlet: 120 volts AC

  18. Voltage • Measured with a Voltmeter. • Millivolt (mV) = 1/1,000 volts. • Microvolt (μV) = 1/1,000,000 volts.

  19. Resistance • Opposition to the flow of current. • Unit of resistance is the ohm. • Symbol is the Greek letter Omega: Ω • Abbreviation for resistance is “R”: e.g.: R = 5 Ω

  20. Factors affecting Resistance • Specific resistance of material e.g. copper is a better conductor than iron. • Length of the conductor. Longer = greater resistance. • Diameter of the conductor. Greater diameter = less resistance. • Temperature: • Positive Temperature Coefficient = Resistance increases with temperature. • Negative Temperature Coefficient = Resistance decreases with temperature.

  21. Resistors • Used in circuits to reduce current and change voltages. • Use carbon or high-resistance wire.

  22. Potentiometers

  23. Wirewound Potentiometer

  24. Composition Potentiometer

  25. Trimmers

  26. Conductance • Sometimes easier to consider how well a material conducts rather than its resistance. • Conductance is reciprocal of resistance. • Symbol for Conductance is G: G = 1/R • Unit of measure is the siemen, abbreviated S (formerly the mho – ohm spelled backwards). • Example: If R = 10 Ω, then G = 1/10 S = 0.1 S

  27. Magnets • Magnetism is one of the 4 basic forces of nature. • A force of attraction or repulsion that acts at a distance. • Magnets have a North and South pole.

  28. Magnetic Fields

  29. Magnetic Poles

  30. Types of Magnets

  31. Direct Current (DC) • Current flows in one direction only. • Electrons enter one end of a conductor, and exit the other end. 5 Volts Time 1 Amp Time Switch On Switch Off

  32. Sources of Direct Current • Friction e.g.: static electricity • Heat e.g.: filament in an electron tube. • Pressure e.g.: piezoelectric microphones. • Magnetism e.g.: conductor moving 1 way in a magnetic field. • Photoelectricity e.g.: solar cell • Chemical Action e.g.: flashlight cell

  33. Cells and Batteries • Cell: • Short for Electrochemical Cell. • Any device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. • Battery: • A group of cells connected together. • In practice, both terms are used interchangeably.

  34. Electrochemical Cells

  35. Zinc-Carbon Cell

  36. 12 Volt Car Battery

  37. Cells in Parallel and Series

  38. Cells in Parallel

  39. Cells in Series

  40. Primary vs Secondary Cells • Primary Cell or Battery • Cannot be recharged when chemical energy consumed. • Zinc carbon cell is an example. • Secondary Cell or Battery • Can be recharged. • Car battery (lead acid battery) is an example.

  41. Cell & Battery Characteristics • Shelf life • Internal resistance • Energy capacity • Cell voltage

  42. Types of Popular Cells • Zinc Carbon • Primary cell. • Cheap, readily available. • Low current applications only. • Corrosion a problem! • High internal resistance. • Deliver 1.5 volts when fresh.

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